Navicent Health responds to NAACP claims of lacking diversity
Navicent Health has responded to the NAACP's claims that it lacks diversity on its executive board and other high ranking positions.
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Macon man gets prison time in puppy's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 25-year-old Derrick Chappell, Jr. will spend three years in prison for causing the injuries that killed a puppy. Chappell pleaded guilty this week to aggravated cruelty to animals. Back in June of 2015, a neighbor told…
What's Right With Our Schools: Retired and current educators share knowledge with future teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It turns out retired educators are never really off the job. Several recently gathered at a Bibb county school to help prepare students who may one day follow them in their profession. Senior Alana Banks says…
Cherry Blossom officials postpone Heroes Day at Central City Park
Cherry Blossom officials postpone Heroes Day at Central City Park
Bibb County Afterschool Activities Cancelled for Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All afterschool activities in the Bibb County School District are cancelled for Monday. Officials say the decision was made this afternoon following a weather briefing with the National Weather Service. The Cherry Blossom Concert at Central…
Macon-Bibb Commission wants residents to know how important OLOST is
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners want you to know the importance of a new penny sales tax.
Cherry Blossom Festival closes Central City Park due to weather
Cherry Blossom Festival activities at Central City Park have been cancelled Monday, due to weather.
Suspect in custody after 15-year-old shot in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody and charged with shooting a 15-year-old in Macon. The suspect's family turned him into police in Byron. Just after 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Bibb deputies responded to a call and found a…
Severe storms possible in Middle Georgia this afternoon/overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two rounds of severe weather are possible in Middle Georgia Monday. THE SET-UP: A low pressure system will move east throughout the day, leaving much of the southeast under the effect of two fronts - a warm…
Cherry Blossom Festival: 36 years of fun, food & pink
The Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off Friday afternoon for the 36th year in a row.
Running out of luck for a dry St. Patrick's Day in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a big weekend in Middle Georgia as St. Patrick's Day falls on the opening weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Unfortunately, we're running out of luck for a dry forecast. Rain showers will develop Saturday…
Larry Harold explains decision to leave Central for Americus-Sumter
Coach Larry Harold's time at Central High School lasted just one season.
Macon man sentenced to 25 years for shooting, killing man in 2015
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend the next 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a man on Highland Ave. in June 25, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.…
How safe is the Cherry Blossom Festival?
The Pinkest Party on Earth is back! Starting Friday, March 16, you'll be able to enjoy all the fun.
Macon Bacon shows virtual tour of renovated Luther Williams Field
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Luther Williams Field is seeing a lot of progress. The cabana suites and beer garden areas are up, but there's still more to go. On Thursday, sponsors and season ticket holders got to take a virtual…
Sara Spivey speaks about caring for her Autistic son Claxton
Sara Spivey speaks about caring for her Autistic son Claxton
Macon-Bibb Fire Department gears up for Annual Pink Pancake Breakfast
41NBC's Karlisha Booze talked with Chief Marvin Riggins about the annual pink pancake breakfast.
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to assaulting Bibb County deputy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who punched a Bibb County deputy in the face multiple times during an incident at the Greyhound Bus station in Macon has been sentenced to two years in prison. Dameko Hollis pleaded guilty to…
Man gets 20 years for raping 13-year-old girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 47-year-old Robert Lee Jackson will spend 15 years in prison for forcing a 13-year-old girl to have sex in Macon. Jackson was sentenced to 20 years this week and will have to register as a sex…
"Walk for Safety" initiative in Bibb County kicks off today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff David Davis will kick off the "Walk for Safety" initiative in the Ibex Street area today. It's an opportunity for deputies to connect with residents in an effort to keep neighborhood's safe. Today's…
Man extradited to Peach County to face charges in 2017 Race Way robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man Byron Police say robbed a Race Way gas station and shot a 67-year-old employee is now in the Peach County Jail. Byron Police say Raheen Langley was fighting extradition after he was arrested in…
Late week warm up after a cool start in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a rather cool week across Middle Georgia, temperatures will be trending upwards through the weekend. Last weekend, a cold front passed through Middle Georgia and northwestern flow followed, resulting in colder air moving south. The…
Mercer basketball beats Grand Canyon 78-73 in CBI opening round
The Mercer men's basketball team is moving on in the College Basketball Invitational.
Cold start for Thursday, but warming on the way
Good Evening! Another cold start for Thursday, but the cold air is on the way out! A Freeze Warning hangs on until 10am, but the warm air is on the way. Tomorrow the sunshine stays but the cold air mass…
Restaurant Report Card: El Amigo Mexican Restaurant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking for some good fajitas and homemade guacamole, a family owned Mexican restaurant in Milledgeville is serving up the best of it! El Amigo Mexican Restaurant, with a big spot of North Columbia St.,…
Update: Bibb deputies arrest man in murder investigation
Update: Antonio Walker was arrested after Bibb County deputies say he turned himself in. He is at the Bibb Law Enforcement Center with no bond. Walker is charged with murder, three counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm…
Dublin Police unveil long anticipated Transformer project in Stubbs Park
Dublin Police are taking community policing to new heights&making a home for themselves inside the Stubbs Park neighborhood's new community resource center.
Wesleyan College students walk out against gun violence
Students at Wesleyan College remembered the lives lost exactly one month ago in Parkland, Florida. Dozens of them walked out Wednesday morning again gun violence.
Robins Air Force Base makes $2.87 billion impact in Middle Georgia
The Robins Regional Chamber held the annual Robins Air Force Base State of the Base Community Luncheon at the Museum of Aviation Wednesday afternoon.
Pedestrian hit by school bus in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is recovering after she was hit by a Bibb County School bus while walking across Pio Nono Avenue. It happened just after 7, Wednesday morning at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway. Deputies say 58-year-old…
High pressure shifts over the southeast, temperatures trend upwards
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high pressure system will build up across the southeast, resulting in a change in temperatures through the end of the work week. The high pressure system will set up over Louisiana Wednesday, allowing cooler air…
Freeze warnings in place before end of week warm up
Good Evening! We made it to the 60's today here in Middle Georgia, but tomorrow is looking much cooler. We start the day under a Freeze Warning or Frost Advisory depending on where you are located, but quickly warm up.…
Looking for the latest on Cherry Blossom? There's an app for that
Anticipation for the Cherry Blossom Festival may be at its height but there's something you can do to pass the time. Check out the CBF app for smart phones!
Bibb County Schools to install metal detectors inside Westside High
With effects of the Parkland, Florida school massacre still looming, The Bibb County School District is installing metal detectors at Westside High School.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners decide to wait until November to fill empty commissioner seat
Macon-Bibb County commissioners decided to wait until November to hold an election to find a new District 1 commissioner.
Three people indicted in 2017 deadly shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people are now facing felony murder charges in the death of 20-year-old Kennan Guice. Bibb County grand jurors indicted Demarcus Colson, Deangelo Davis, and Markeysia Milligan in the December 18th shooting. It happened at the…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years for Family Dollar robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who robbed a Family Dollar store in Macon will spend 10 years behind bars. Jerome Dercuse Nelson was sentenced to 20 years this week after he pleaded guilty to armed robbery and aggravated assault.…
Update: Missing Macon woman found in Atlanta
Update: Mellow Walker has been found safe. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says she checked herself into Grady Memorial hospital in Atlanta. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Deputies need your help finding a woman who was last seen just…
Dr. Rahul Vangala stops by 41Today to talks about Allergy season
Dr. Rahul Vangala stops by 41Today to talks about Allergy season
Bibb County Superintendent shares new plans to increase school safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones says new safety procedures could include metal detectors at schools. Jones says a pilot program will bring metal detectors to Westside High School. "This pilot is intended to help…
Macon Flea Market burglary suspects arrested
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are in custody after police say they attempted to rob the Macon Flea Market on Eisenhower Pkwy. Just after midnight Tuesday, deputies responded to a call of someone trying to enter the building. When…
Robbery at McDonald's in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are looking for a suspect after the McDonald's on Pio Nono Ave was robbed Monday night. Reports say that just after 11:30 p.m., a customer who had been in the restaurant for a while approached…
Freeze Watch: Freezing temperatures possible in Middle Georgia Wednesday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high pressure system setting up across the mid-west will have a big effect on the weather in the southeast this week. One big difference in the forecast this week will be the lack of precipitation.…
Chilly week ahead of Cherry Blossom Festival
Good Evening! The clouds and rain are gone, but cold air is here to stay for a few days. The Nor'easter moving up the east coast is leaving very cold air in its wake. Temperatures today only make it into…
Mercer women earn No. 13 seed, will face No. 4 Georgia in round one
The Mercer women's basketball team will meet Georgia in Athens in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Middle Georgia Food Bank receives $168,000 grant from Tyson foods
The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is getting a whole lot of protein added to its diet with some help from the Tyson food company.
Cherry Blossom organizers highlight new events this year
The Pinkest Party on Earth is in just a few days and organizers say this year's International Cherry Blossom Festival you won't want to miss.
New shopping center coming to Bass Road
A shopping center could be up and running on Bass Road just in time for Christmas shopping next year.
Bowden Golf Course General Manager Brandon Doles is ready to listen
Bowden Golf Course General Manager Brandon Doles is ready to listen
UPDATE: Pedestrian identified in deadly crash in Macon
Update: The victim has been identified as 75-year-old Arthur Pinish of New York. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon man struck by a car on an on-ramp to I-16 on Friday night was declared dead by Coroner Leon Jones on…